Seasons

This week we've been getting a little break from the bitter cold that is usually February in the midwest. It's also the time when the days are long enough for me to drive all the way home from work before it gets dark. It's the little things. ;)


Today I drove home from work-- without the heat on in my car-- enjoying this little tease of spring. And it made me think of two things:


1. After a winter of dark, gloomy days and bitterly cold temperatures--particularly the past few weeks where we've dropped below zero--makes me more grateful for the little things. During the summer, I would never imagine longing for 40 degree days or the sun not to set until 6pm. But now I'm so grateful for the extra daylight and temperature boost.

2. I know that it will go back to bitterly cold winter in just a few short days, but I'm still glad this weather is here right now. It's reminding me that winter is not forever. The darkness only lasts until the morning. Daylight comes. Spring comes. It reminds me to be thankful that God is in control and He doesn't leave us in one season any longer than we can handle. 


Lord, may I remember to be grateful.